Planned Giving

Why We Give to York

Robert Drummond (BA ’67); Vicky Drummond (MA ’76)

Robert Drummond (BA ’67), former dean, Faculty of Arts; and Vicky Drummond (MA ’76), coordinator, Nellie Langford Rowell Library explain their reasons for leaving a bequest to York University

"We thought it was important for our wills to reflect our life, and a large portion of our life has taken place at York. We are proud alumni who first met in 1974 and became better acquainted in the late 1970s. We married in 1980.

A planned gift allows our names to live on, and it contributes to the value and growth of the University and society as a whole. Above all, we think this gift best exemplifies our deep commitment to education and to York.

We plan to have our bequest fund several student awards and hope our example motivates others to do the same."

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